Football is the most popular sport in the world. The game has its roots in ancient China Europe and the Americas where people have been kicking a ball to prepare for war to honour their gods or to entertain for over 2 400 years. The rules of the modern game were drawn in 1863 and are continually revised.This book brings you all the atmosphere of the big match - from the skills of the players to the passion of the fans. Famous clubs are presented alongside star players legendary managers and state-of-the-art stadiums to give you an insight into the world's favourite game.Produced in association with The Football Museum at the Deepdale Stadium in Preston UK which holds the world famous FIFA collection and football memorabilia. The Football Museum has expertise on all aspects of the game and close associations with FIFA the FA the Football League and the PFA.